Aya Nader is an independent journalist based in Egypt, writing for Daily News Egypt, Al-Ahram Weekly, and BECAUSE among others. She is an MA candidate in International Relations at the American University in Cairo. Tweets @AyaNaderM
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaEgypt: the deep state’s war on journalismThe state is aware that free press means more accountability and their fear of being monitored, exposed, or held accountable indicates how fragile and insecure they are.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaInsecurity under Egypt's ‘security’ forcesAbuses are systemic despite regime attempts to portray them as 'isolated'. People have much to fear from the police and their sense of impunity but they are not taking it quietly.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaThe photojournalist who ‘damaged Egyptian national unity’Shawkan, an Egyptian photojournalist, has had his detention extended yet again. His camera has been as cold as the regime currently ruling Egypt - locking up anyone and everyone on no grounds at all.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaUpdate: Egypt’s Hossam Bahgat released from military intelligenceThe award-winning journalist was released after being held for interrogation, sparking an outcry from local and international rights organisations.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaEgyptian journalist under military interrogation for “harming national security”Prominent journalist and rights activist Hossam Bahgat faces military trial in Egypt for his investigative journalism.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaSisi’s men: anticipating the coming regimeThe challenge Sisi will face, will be in keeping his outer circle intact, a challenge which will be the main determinant behind his policy-decisions.